ATBF Research Update

The Alan T Brown Foundation
SCI Research Award

 

ATBF mourns the passing of Michael Kranis.

His spirit and fortitude in the face of adversity was inspiring.

He will always be remembered.

 

On March 16, 2009, Michael Kranis had a sheared aorta which is similar to an aortic aneurysm. As a result of this incident, Michael sustained a spinal cord injury which
left him paralyzed from the chest down.

For two years, the Alan T Brown Foundation assisted the Kranis Family through a special
fund that was established in his name to help with the expenses related to Michael's hospitalization, rehabilitation, uncovered medical and therapeutic costs and more.

Michael passed away on November 28, 2010. Donations in Michael's memory can be made
to the Alan T Brown Foundation. Acknowledgement will be given to his wife Tamie
and his children, Genna, Lauren and Ian.




From Left: Ian, Lauren, Michael, Genna and Tamie Kranis  
about 1 year before Michael's incident

 

*Donations are tax deductible. The Alan T Brown
Foundation is a qualified organization under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).

NEWS & HEADLINES

2011 Newsletter & Annual Appeal

Alan Meets with Congress
Alan Brown met with United States Senate and Congressional Representatives in Washington D.C. to lobby for affordable long-term care funding MORE >>

ATBF Board Secures Laptop Donation for the James Brown Foundation

ATBF Seeks Junior Board of Directors
Easing the Financial Burden at Gas Pumps for the Physically Disabled

Congratulations Alan! Alan returned to the ocean for the first time in 23 years since his injury in Martinique. MORE >>

Welcome New Board Member Dan Uribe
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Spinal Cord Research Breakthrough
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